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Atchafalaya River at Morgan City Stage (ft)Observed: 4.9 ft at 10:00PM Mar 20, 2023Observed: 4.91 ft at 11:00PM Mar 20, 2023Observed: 4.89 ft at 12:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.89 ft at 1:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.9 ft at 2:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.92 ft at 3:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 4:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.97 ft at 5:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 6:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.99 ft at 7:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 8:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.95 ft at 9:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.91 ft at 10:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.85 ft at 11:00AM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.8 ft at 12:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.82 ft at 1:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.82 ft at 2:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.84 ft at 3:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.86 ft at 4:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.86 ft at 5:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.92 ft at 6:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 7:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.93 ft at 8:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 9:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 10:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.93 ft at 11:00PM Mar 21, 2023Observed: 4.93 ft at 12:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 1:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 2:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.95 ft at 3:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.98 ft at 4:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 5:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.07 ft at 6:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.09 ft at 7:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.1 ft at 8:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.08 ft at 9:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.04 ft at 10:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5 ft at 11:00AM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.99 ft at 12:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.96 ft at 1:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.97 ft at 2:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.99 ft at 3:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.99 ft at 4:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.99 ft at 5:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5 ft at 6:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.03 ft at 7:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5.04 ft at 8:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5 ft at 9:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5 ft at 10:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 5 ft at 11:00PM Mar 22, 2023Observed: 4.97 ft at 12:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 1:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 4.94 ft at 2:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 4.9 ft at 3:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 4.95 ft at 4:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 4.98 ft at 5:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.01 ft at 6:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.07 ft at 7:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.09 ft at 8:00AM Mar 23, 2023Highest Observation: 5.12 ft at 9:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.1 ft at 10:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.11 ft at 11:00AM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.08 ft at 12:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.06 ft at 1:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.07 ft at 2:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.04 ft at 3:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.06 ft at 4:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.04 ft at 5:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.06 ft at 6:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.08 ft at 7:00PM Mar 23, 2023Observed: 5.09 ft at 8:00PM Mar 23, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 1:00AM Mar 24, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 7:00AM Mar 24, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 1:00PM Mar 24, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 7:00PM Mar 24, 2023Highest Forecast: 5.2 ft 1:00AM Mar 25, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 7:00AM Mar 25, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 1:00PM Mar 25, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 7:00PM Mar 25, 2023Forecast: 5.1 ft 1:00AM Mar 26, 2023Forecast: 5 ft 7:00AM Mar 26, 2023Forecast: 5 ft 1:00PM Mar 26, 2023Forecast: 4.9 ft 7:00PM Mar 26, 2023Forecast: 4.9 ft 1:00AM Mar 27, 2023Forecast: 4.8 ft 7:00AM Mar 27, 2023Forecast: 4.8 ft 1:00PM Mar 27, 2023Forecast: 4.7 ft 7:00PM Mar 27, 2023Forecast: 4.7 ft 1:00AM Mar 28, 2023Forecast: 4.6 ft 7:00AM Mar 28, 2023Forecast: 4.6 ft 1:00PM Mar 28, 2023Forecast: 4.5 ft 7:00PM Mar 28, 2023Forecast: 4.5 ft 1:00AM Mar 29, 2023Forecast: 4.4 ft 7:00AM Mar 29, 2023Forecast: 4.4 ft 1:00PM Mar 29, 2023Forecast: 4.3 ft 7:00PM Mar 29, 2023Forecast: 4.3 ft 1:00AM Mar 30, 2023Forecast: 4.2 ft 7:00AM Mar 30, 2023Forecast: 4.2 ft 1:00PM Mar 30, 2023Forecast: 4.2 ft 7:00PM Mar 30, 2023Forecast: 4.1 ft 1:00AM Mar 31, 2023Forecast: 4.1 ft 7:00AM Mar 31, 2023Forecast: 4.1 ft 1:00PM Mar 31, 2023Forecast: 4 ft 7:00PM Mar 31, 2023Forecast: 4 ft 1:00AM Apr 01, 2023Forecast: 4 ft 7:00AM Apr 01, 2023Forecast: 4 ft 1:00PM Apr 01, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 7:00PM Apr 01, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 1:00AM Apr 02, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 7:00AM Apr 02, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 1:00PM Apr 02, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 7:00PM Apr 02, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 1:00AM Apr 03, 2023Forecast: 3.9 ft 7:00AM Apr 03, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00PM Apr 03, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00PM Apr 03, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00AM Apr 04, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00AM Apr 04, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00PM Apr 04, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00PM Apr 04, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00AM Apr 05, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00AM Apr 05, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00PM Apr 05, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00PM Apr 05, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 1:00AM Apr 06, 2023Forecast: 3.8 ft 7:00AM Apr 06, 2023MCGL1(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (9:25PM Mar 23, 2023)ObservedForecast (issued 10:17AM Mar 23)Latest observed value: 5.09 ft at 8:00 PM CDT 23-Mar-2023. Flood Stage is 6 ft
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 12
Moderate Flood Stage: 7
Flood Stage: 6
Action Stage: 4
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 10.53 ft on 05/28/1973
(2) 10.35 ft on 05/29/2011
(3) 10.06 ft on 07/13/2019
(4) 8.46 ft on 06/27/1957
(5) 8.29 ft on 03/15/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.93 ft on 04/13/2020 (P)
(2) 10.06 ft on 07/13/2019
(3) 8.29 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 7.12 ft on 03/30/2018
(5) 7.18 ft on 06/03/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) -5.40 ft on 08/25/1926
(2) -2.70 ft on 12/21/1924
(3) -2.32 ft on 10/18/1948
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20 There is a catastrophic flood threat. Evacuation of the cities of Berwick and Morgan City is strongly recommended. Flood walls protect the cities to an elevation of 21 feet.
12 There is a major flood threat. Back water flooding of Bayou Bouef will cause damage east of Morgan City to the community of Amelia. Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.
9 Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.
7 Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.
6 Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
5 Floodwall gates will be closed to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
4 Action stage. Water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Latitude: 29.696389° N, Longitude: 91.210833° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 6 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 -1.12 ft 4.88 ft Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 0 ft 6 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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